Excerpt from the OH&S Canada magazine (July 2016)
A vehicle accident that killed a 33-year-old worker at a Yukon mining operation on June01, 2016, has spurred investigations by OH&S authorities, the RCMP and the Yukon Coroner’s office.
Blog Post #1391 – Workplace Fatality Results in $100,000 Fine for Hamilton Company
Excerpt from the government of Ontario’s ‘Newsroom’
A worker, employed by Countrywide Recycling Inc. of Binbrook, ON, a company that provides waste management and recovery services. was fatally injured while performing duties at a recycling facility in Hamilton, ON.
Blog Post #1390 – Port Carling-Based Constructor Fined $50,000, Supervisor Fined $15,000 After Worker Falls from Roof
Excerpt from the government of Ontario’s ‘Newsroom’
Convicted:
- Lakeridge Developments (Muskoka) Limited, 1A Lee Valley Drive, Port Carling
- Paul Kritski, Supervisor, Peak Roofing Services Inc.
A worker was injured after falling 30 feet from a roof at a construction project.
Blog Post #1389 – Report Fingers Lack of Training, Oversight
Report from the OH&S Canada magazine (July 2016)
Report Written by Jeff Cottrill – Editor
A report from the Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) attributes responsibility for a helicopter crash that killed four people aboard in Moosonee, Ontario three years ago to air-ambulance company Ornge Rotor-Wing and Transport Canada.